The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

There’s no stress like financial stress. Money plays a very important role in our lives and not having enough money could disrupt our health, both physical and mental. Not to forget the impact it would have on the performance at the workplace. In the light of increased workload and pressure, employers are now taking the …

Among the many reasons for salary advances are the added expenses. But that’s not all where salary advances can prove to be useful. For instance, the rising costs may lead employees to borrow money from home or live a very frugal lifestyle towards the end of the month. But by getting a salary advance, they can …

Holidays are often an expensive affair, with all the travelling, parties, gifts and everything else that we just have to do. But a budget holiday is not as impossible as it may seem, provided you’re willing to put some time and effort into planning it. There are several ways to save money on your holiday …

Muskan, a 25-year-old photographer, has just ventured into this professional field. Her education field was psychology. But by the end of her masters, she decided to do away with it, and make a career in photography. At 25, where most millennials start earning and supporting their family, Muskan is still living off of her parents’ …

We all want to become master of our money instead of being a slave to our habits, but let’s admit – we all give in to a lot of temptations. These temptations may seem fine at that moment because they’re relatively small, however, if you add them all together, chances are, you’re going to find …

In the context of corporate history, the concept of keeping employees healthy and happy to increase productivity at work, is relatively new. The concept of holistic “wellness” rather than just focusing on physical health is even newer. In fact, as an HR professional myself, with an experience of more than 40 years, I’ve observed that …

As a resident of Pune, your child’s long but essential education journey starts at one of the many preschools in Pune. As they take their first steps into the world, you want to make sure that these will be the right ones. This is why choosing the right preschool is crucial and there is no …

The way schools operate today can make finances a tad bit more challenging for the parents. This is because many of the top schools imparting the best education require them to deposit fees quarterly or semi-annually. Add to this the cost of books, uniform, transportation, etc. and the financial burden reaches new heights. So, what …

Did this year’s tax leave you baffled?  Did you feel like you paid way too much tax? Don’t blame the government or its policies, at least not yet! You may have overlooked a few essential things when filing your tax returns, which has resulted in low returns. Read on to what they are and steer …

Investments are a very important part of retirement planning. This is also a very tense area that needs to be covered by couples. There are several studies conducted that show that bad investment planning is the reason for stress between many couples. For many, investment is just a monthly expense and they don’t feel the …